Mrs. Joan M. “Ginger” Thurman, 91, of Abingdon, Illinois, passed away peacefully at 7:52 p.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Knox County Nursing Home. Born on December 7, 1934, […] The post Joan M. “Ginger” Thurman appeared first on Prairie Communications, LLC.

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Matt Andrew Wilmot, 70, of Rio, IL, passed away on Friday, June 19, 2026, at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, IL. Matt was born on May 20, 1956, […] The post Matt Andrew Wilmot appeared first on Prairie Communications, LLC.

Richard C. Moore, 101, of Galesburg, Illinois, formerly of Alexis, passed away on June 20, 2026 after a brief stay at the Seminary Manor Nursing Home in Galesburg, IL. He […] The post Richard C. Moore appeared first on Prairie Communications, LLC.

The National Weather Service has forecast heat index readings above 100 degrees next week, Monday, June 29th, through Thursday, July 2nd. As a result, the Knox County Emergency Management Agency […] The post Excessive Heat & Cooling Centers in Knox County appeared first on Prairie Communications, LLC.

1870 Holdings, Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of Blucker Kneer & Associates, Ltd., a respected tax preparation and accounting firm serving clients throughout Knox County and the surrounding […] The post 1870 Holdings, Inc. Announces Acquisition of Blucker Kneer & Associates, Ltd. appeared first on Prairie Communications, LLC.

Introducing the 2026 Knox County Fair Queens! 2026 Miss Knox County Fair Queen, Lillian Rogers 2026 Junior Miss Knox County Fair Queen, Mila Nolan 2026 Little Miss Knox County Fair […] The post Meet the 2026 Knox County Fair Queens appeared first on Prairie Communications, LLC.

The sheriff's office said the aircraft, a Cessna 172N with three people on board, had experienced a possible engine failure while in flight.

By WMBD TV KNOX COUNTY, Ill (WMBD) - A small private plane made an emergency landing in a Knox County corn field early Thursday evening. Knox County S...

On Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 4:32 PM, Knox County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to the area of Knox Hwy 12 and Knox Rd 1250 N following a report of […] The post Emergency Aircraft Landing– No Injuries Reported appeared first on Prairie Communications, LLC.